Whether left over from an unfinished project, collectible blocks found at a garage sale, or even antique blocks discovered in your great-aunt's attic, "orphan blocks" can find their way into any quilter's life, says Tricia Lynn Maloney. Here she presents 14 quilting projects with 11 variations, from full-sized bed quilts to table runners, incorporating blocks from the 1880s to the 1950s, with guidance on creating settings and companion blocks. She also provides instructions for taking care of your orphan blocks, including common problems of aging fabrics.